Start-up looks to build D.C. area’s largest athletic complex (in Alexandria)

[eastli84]

Originally Posted by weezycom

Maybe that's what they should do with Landmark Mall. Seems at least as good an idea as what is currently being pursued -- and I, personally, hate the idea of paving over parkland/green space.

That's not a bad idea either, but Landmark Mall has already submitted to the City their redevelopment plans and Alexandria seems to be on board with those plans.

I too hate the idea of paving over green space, but this area is only becoming increasingly urban and athletic amenities such as this are needed. In my opinion, I'd rather see something like this being built rather than another stupid overpriced cookie cutter condo/overpriced chain restaurant/retail development.

[texasdc10]

Seeing how the only real attraction in that part of Alexandria is the movie theater by Eisenhower Metro, I'd hope this athletic complex development would be a net benefit to the community

[pcity]

Originally Posted by weezycom

I, personally, hate the idea of paving over parkland/green space.

What's currently there isn't really green space- it's athletic fields. Even as it is now, I think you have to reserve the fields and pay before you use them, so it's not really a park that's open to just anyone.

Doesn't seem like a huge loss to me to replace an outdoor athletic complex with an indoor one.

[pcity]

Originally Posted by slduvall

I can see parking and traffic becoming horrendous on that road. Now it is a short cut of sorts, but this will become a nightmare. Sure it is close to metro, but hockey players aren't going to take metro with all their stuff.

It's not really close to the Metro. It's more than a mile away.

Still, though, it's an athletic complex, not an office building or residential complex. I don't think this alone is going to cause traffic jams any more than the nearby waterpark does.